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Mechanical Services Design Engineer

Location: Guernsey

Overview:

Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer ready to take ownership of exciting building services projects? Join our clients Design Consultancy and play a key role in shaping safe, efficient, and high-performing built environments across a diverse project portfolio.

This is more than just a design role—you’ll be trusted to lead, innovate, and collaborate. With support from experienced mentors, you’ll deliver high-quality mechanical engineering solutions while developing your leadership capability, including opportunities to step into a Build Team Leader role.

If you’re looking for a role that combines technical challenge, career progression, and real project impact, this could be the perfect next step.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• You’ll be at the heart of project delivery, taking designs from concept through to completion:
• Produce detailed mechanical designs including calculations, specifications, and technical reports aligned with industry standards (British Standards, CIBSE, CiPHE).
• Create 2D and 3D designs using industry-leading tools, including CAD and BIM (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Design and coordinate key building systems such as:
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
• Hot and cold-water services
• Above-ground drainage
• Air source and ground source heat pumps (ASHP/GSHP)
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Lead project elements—agreeing scope, deliverables, and timelines with your Line Manager.
• Support and guide trainee and graduate engineers, helping deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Conduct site visits including surveys, inspections, and progress reviews, producing clear and professional reports.
• Prepare cost estimates, tender documentation, and review contractor submissions and variations.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety legislation, company QA processes, and industry best practice.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fully coordinated designs.
• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with new technologies and maintaining continuous professional development (CPD).

What We’re Looking For:

• We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a proactive, team-focused mindset:
• Proven experience delivering mechanical building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships.
• Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach.
• Proficiency (or willingness to develop) in tools such as AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), IES, Dialux, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Qualifications Required?

• Degree (2:1 or above) in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Domestic Heating (City & Guilds).
• NVQ Level 3 in HVAC, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (City & Guilds).

Why Join our client team?

• Work on a wide variety of technically challenging and rewarding projects.
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and technologies.
• Benefit from mentorship and a clearly defined career progression pathway.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contribution truly matters.
• Opportunity to grow into leadership roles and shape project outcomes.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Resource Planning & Operations Manager – Utilities / Energy

Location: Jersey (La Collette)
Sector: Electricity Distribution | Field Operations | Workforce Planning

Lead the planning and performance of a critical energy network.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Resource Planning & Operations Manager to take ownership of workforce planning, field resource deployment, and service delivery performance across a complex electricity distribution network.

This is a high-impact leadership role supporting infrastructure that powers over 55,000 service and metering points, substations, and an extensive cable network.

Why this role stands out

Lead resource strategy within a critical infrastructure environment

Influence how field teams are deployed across construction, metering, and network operations

Drive operational efficiency, performance, and continuous improvement

Work within a technically complex and essential service environment

Benefit from a strong work-life balance in Jersey

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Service Delivery Resource function, ensuring effective planning and prioritisation across all operational activities

Manage workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation across field-based teams

Oversee capacity planning, utilisation, and deployment of operational staff

Lead team performance, development, and training initiatives

Collaborate with construction, planning, and metering teams to align resources with demand

Forecast future resource requirements and resolve conflicts across multiple projects

Analyse KPIs to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, distribution safety rules, and company procedures

Support the development and improvement of operational processes and service delivery standards

Skills and Experience

Proven experience in resource planning, workforce planning, or operations management

Background in utilities, electricity distribution, infrastructure, or construction environments

Strong leadership and team management capability

Experience working with field-based or operational teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach

Ability to drive performance improvements and operational efficiency

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience

Desirable:

PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification

IOSH or relevant health and safety certification

Knowledge of electricity distribution networks or utility operations

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

Private medical insurance

Discounted utilities

Electric vehicle and gym subsidies

Wellbeing support including mental health resources

Active social and sports groups

Family-friendly working environment with a strong focus on work-life balance

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This role would suit an experienced Operations Manager, Resource Planning Manager, Workforce Planning Manager, or Utilities Manager looking to take ownership of a critical service delivery function within a complex infrastructure environment.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Maintenance Engineer - CNC / PLC (Automation / Manufacturing)

Bristol Onsite

Permanent

Competitive Salary

Are you an experienced PLC Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge automated manufacturing equipment?

We’re hiring a Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Engineer to support highly advanced CNC and automation systems at a major aerospace facility in Bristol. This is a long-term, stable role where you’ll play a key part in keeping complex, high-value machinery running at peak performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Diagnose and repair faults on special purpose CNC machines and PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens, FANUC)
• Carry out corrective maintenance, fault finding, and root cause analysis
• Perform machine calibration, alignment, and optimisation
• Support and oversee preventive maintenance activities
• Work closely with remote engineering teams to resolve technical issues
• Maintain clear service reports and technical documentation
• Act as the onsite technical expert in a customer-facing environment

What You’ll Be Working On

• Advanced multi-axis CNC machinery
• Siemens Sinumerik & TIA Portal PLC systems
• FANUC robotics and automation systems
• High-precision equipment used in aerospace manufacturing

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, CNC Engineer, or Automation Engineer
• Strong fault-finding skills on CNC machines and/or PLC systems
• Experience with Siemens PLC (TIA Portal) or similar platforms
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience
• Comfortable working independently in an onsite, customer-facing role

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

• Experience with FANUC robots
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing
• Exposure to automated fibre placement or tape laying systems

What’s in It for You

• Long-term, stable position with a leading technology environment
• Opportunity to work on high-end, specialist manufacturing equipment
• Structured onboarding and training (including international exposure)
• Clear path to becoming a site technical specialist

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, approx. 08:00–17:00
• Fully onsite role in Bristol

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Maintenance Manager

Location: Dudley

Competitive Salary

Hours: Mornings 06:00 – 14:00

Sector: Manufacturing / Heavy Industry

Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to take ownership of engineering and maintenance operations at a busy manufacturing site in Dudley.

This opportunity would suit either an experienced Maintenance Manager or a Maintenance Supervisor ready to step into a broader leadership role. The position offers a balance of team leadership and practical, on-the-ground engineering involvement.

You will lead a small team of multi-skilled engineers while driving reliability, improving maintenance systems, and ensuring efficient production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 3 multi-skilled maintenance engineers
• Take ownership of all planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Develop and enhance preventative maintenance (PPM) systems
• Improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and maintenance budgets
• Drive continuous improvement and TPM initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and statutory requirements
• Support site projects including installation, upgrades, and equipment changes

Candidate Profile

• Experience as a Maintenance Manager, Supervisor, or Lead Engineer within manufacturing
• Strong hands-on engineering background (electrical or mechanical)
• Good working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
• Experience managing preventative maintenance systems and breakdown response
• Ability to lead a team while remaining operationally involved
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable:

• HNC or equivalent in Engineering
• 18th Edition and/or IOSH certification
• Experience within heavy industry, foundry, or similar environments

Why Apply:

Opportunity to take ownership of maintenance strategy and systems

Small team environment with real autonomy and influence

Balanced role combining leadership and hands-on engineering

Established and stable manufacturing business

Scope to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Electrical Assembler

Tamworth

Competitive Salary

Job Objectives:
We are currently recruiting for our client at their facility in Tamworth for an experienced Electrical Assembly technician, this is an exciting role involved in wiring and assembly of machinery, including control panel wiring and mechanical assembly/fitting.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Undertake the assembly and manufacture of parts and assemblies to the point where they are complete machines and ready for testing.

Tasks Include:

• Control panel assembly and wiring
• Mechanical fitting and assembly of parts, sub-assemblies, and finished machines
• Plastic parts manufacture
• Finishing and packaging of completed machines
• Wiring of chambers
• Testing of chambers using provided instructions
• Self-inspection of finished items according to defined methodology
• Improving assembly methods and practices to reduce costs and minimize waste
• Ensuring quality work to minimize non-conformities
• Adhering strictly to provided work instructions and methods
• Maintaining tidiness, cleanliness, and high standards of housekeeping in own work area and throughout the workshop
• Training other employees as required
• Picking and packing of spares orders
• Any other supportive tasks for production within capability

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Competence in general electro-mechanical assembly or finishing operations
• Competence in wiring control panel installations to best practice standards
• Competence in pneumatic installations to best practice standards (training can be provided)
• Competent mechanical fitting skills
• Skills as defined by a reasonable and achievable future skills matrix
• Fork truck license advantageous but not essential
• Manual handling capability

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.